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as in leasing
to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment
we rented the apartment to a college student for $500 a month
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as in hiring
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
will need to rent a car while we're in Europe
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Recent Examples of renting
Rising gas prices are leading some Americans to choose electric or hybrid vehicles when renting a car.
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Keith Laing, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Both renting or owning a building would cost tens of millions of dollars, according to previous Idaho Statesman reporting.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Combined with the city’s Homebuyer Assistance Program, which can stack up to $25,000 toward down payment and closing costs for eligible first-time buyers with moderate incomes, the gap between renting and owning shrinks.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Mary Lassiter was renting the pale-blue two-story home.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
One hack for the best view appears to be renting a Citibike and taking a stroll down 5th between 84th and 79th Streets.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
With 26 miles of shoreline and three waterfalls, visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or exciting water sports by renting kayaks, paddleboards, and boats.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The costs of renting or owning, along with childcare, come due at the same time, on the same paycheck.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 May 2026
While renting a car might seem tempting, it is generally discouraged for tourists; Boston’s historical street layout is notoriously confusing, and parking is expensive and difficult to find.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Keith Laing, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Both renting or owning a building would cost tens of millions of dollars, according to previous Idaho Statesman reporting.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Combined with the city’s Homebuyer Assistance Program, which can stack up to $25,000 toward down payment and closing costs for eligible first-time buyers with moderate incomes, the gap between renting and owning shrinks.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Mary Lassiter was renting the pale-blue two-story home.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
One hack for the best view appears to be renting a Citibike and taking a stroll down 5th between 84th and 79th Streets.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
With 26 miles of shoreline and three waterfalls, visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or exciting water sports by renting kayaks, paddleboards, and boats.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The costs of renting or owning, along with childcare, come due at the same time, on the same paycheck.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 May 2026
While renting a car might seem tempting, it is generally discouraged for tourists; Boston’s historical street layout is notoriously confusing, and parking is expensive and difficult to find.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renting
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Exploring the feasibility of leasing available prison space at the Lancaster state facility for inmates already convicted and serving short sentences, with staffing provided by Los Angeles County Jail Deputies.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Hundreds of new apartments are leasing.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Instead of hiring actors and scouting locations in which to shoot, Pau began to repurpose the footage she and other members of Videotage shot of Zuni Icosahedron’s live performances as the basis for her own creative work.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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To manage those rising costs last year, San Jose partially froze hiring and reduced some city services.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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“Renting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renting. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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